Harvey County News

As we know living in Kansas the weather is always changing. The forecast regarding the ice will depend on the area but may be heavier. We are still looking at 1" - 2" of snow depending on which part of the county you are in. Please be careful if you have to be out on the streets and roadways tonight and for the next couple of days. Below are some driving tips during wintry conditions from our partners at the National Weather Service in Wichita. ... See moreSee less

Today is a good day to get prepared for more winter weather! Don't forget supplies for your car too!Snow is expected to develop late this afternoon near the Oklahoma border and spread north this evening. The snow will change to a wintry mix with sleet and freezing rain during the night. One to two inches of snow and sleet are forecast. The majority of the snow and sleet should occur west of the Kansas Turnpike before midnight, but will linger past midnight along the I-35 and I-70 corridors. The highest amounts are expected in a swath from near Salina to Hutchinson to Harper. Allow extra time for your Thursday morning commute. ... See moreSee less

Severe Weather Awareness/Storm Spotter WorkshopFebruary 22, 2018, 6:30pmSanta Fe Middle School, Lindley Hall, 700 Block of North PoplarThe Wichita National Weather Service will be conducting our annual Storm Spotter Training session for 2018. Attendees will learn the basics of thunderstorm development, storm structure, the features to look for and where to find them. What, when and how to report information as well as basic severe weather safety are also covered. The session is a multi-media presentation, which include detailed videos. This Severe Weather Workshop typically takes 1 ½ to 2 hours to conduct. There is an intermission with refreshments provided. All Storm Spotters and the general public are cordially invited to attend, If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 316-284-6910.... See moreSee less

Our Severe Weather Awareness workshop scheduled for Thursday is getting postponed ... because of the weather. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Stay alert of the weather forecast the next couple days, and give yourself some extra time to get where you're going if you need to be out.

Severe Weather Awareness/Storm Spotter WorkshopFebruary 22, 2018, 6:30pmSanta Fe Middle School, Lindley Hall, 700 Block of North PoplarThe Wichita National Weather Service will be conducting our annual Storm Spotter Training session for 2018. Attendees will learn the basics of thunderstorm development, storm structure, the features to look for and where to find them. What, when and how to report information as well as basic severe weather safety are also covered. The session is a multi-media presentation, which include detailed videos. This Severe Weather Workshop typically takes 1 ½ to 2 hours to conduct. There is an intermission with refreshments provided. All Storm Spotters and the general public are cordially invited to attend, If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 316-284-6910.... See moreSee less

We are thrilled to begin this trek into social media. We want your feedback. We hope that it is positive. We know that it may be negative. Sometimes we need that to know what you consider to be Harvey County's biggest issues. That's OK - as long as it is constructive. We have a few ground rules for commenting on this page - you can find our social media policy through the link below - but it boils down to the "treat others the way you want to be treated" rule. We're human. We will make mistakes. But we all care deeply about Harvey County, and will do what we can to continue to push Harvey County forward. Welcome to our page! If you haven't yet, please give us a like! www.harveycounty.com/departments/col-180-administration/communications.html

If you have tried to reach our office in the past few weeks and have not received a response, please reach out to us again. This is especially true if you have attempted to contact us via e-mail as they may have been bounced back and we did not receive them. ... See moreSee less

As of this afternoon, all of our services and functions are restored after the recent cyberattack. Our departments have been mostly operational since the incident, but today the final few operations we were reinstating were up and running like normal. That said, we know we need to keep looking at ways to make our network security stronger. We are, and we will. Thanks again for being patient with us the past two weeks.

We are expecting another round of ice beginning this evening through tomorrow. Driving will be hazardous, so please allow extra time to get where you are going safely.A wintry mix is expected to develop across the area this evening, with a transition during the night to predominately freezing rain and freezing drizzle. The greatest ice accumulations are expected across southeast Kansas, where amounts around two tenths of an inch are forecast. Allow extra time for your Thursday morning commute. ... See moreSee less

We could received up to 2" inches in parts of the county. Prepare ahead of time if you have to be out in the weather or driving.Snow is expected to develop late this afternoon near the Oklahoma border and spread north this evening. The snow will change to a wintry mix with sleet and freezing rain during the night. One to two inches of snow and sleet are forecast. The majority of the snow and sleet should occur west of the Kansas Turnpike before midnight, but will linger past midnight along the I-35 and I-70 corridors. The highest amounts are expected in a swath from near Salina to Hutchinson to Harper. Allow extra time for your Thursday morning commute. ... See moreSee less

As of this afternoon, all of our services and functions are restored after the recent cyberattack. Our departments have been mostly operational since the incident, but today the final few operations we were reinstating were up and running like normal. That said, we know we need to keep looking at ways to make our network security stronger. We are, and we will. Thanks again for being patient with us the past two weeks. ... See moreSee less

Lately, sadly, we have heard a lot in the news about crimes against children.....Heart 2 Heart is available to provide information to groups:schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, etc about child abuse. We will provide information on awareness, prevention, reporting, stats and how you can get involved. Our presentation will be customized for what your group wants to know about what we do.
You can call Lisa or Dede at 316-804-4603 or email Lisa lisadonahueh2h@gmail.com or call her cell 620-382-5462.
We want to help you help kids stay safe!

Drive safe out there today!An area of freezing rain and sleet moving northeast will overspread parts of south central Kansas through 7 AM. Untreated roads will become slick, so allow extra time for the morning commute. Visibility may be reduced to near zero at times due to the freezing drizzle and fog. ... See moreSee less

Reminder: The Harvey County Courthouse is closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. We will open back up at 8 a.m. Tuesday, including the weekly Harvey County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. ... See moreSee less

Welcome to Harvey County

Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.

Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.